Construction Update - June 2021

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE June 2021

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Recirculation Units for Kitchens in High Demand

New Recirculation Unit for Commercial Kitchens, the CK ReCirc™ CK Direct’s ReCirc ™ is a self-contained kitchen ventilation unit with environmental design considerations that also eliminate major risks to the kitchen, such as ductwork fire hazards.

Let’s revolutionise your commercial kitchen Be sure to learn more about the recirculation unit for commercial kitchens and other new products in the range by calling a member of the CK Direct team on 01733 230378

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Schöck Combar ensures safer tram system and reduced noise see p6-7

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CK Direct ReCirc™ is meeting industry demand for less retrofitted equipment in commercial kitchens The demand for recirculation units is a growing trend, as more unusual and restricted spaces are being optimised by catering business owners. Recirculating will allow such kitchen professionals to take advantage of existing spaces without the high cost and practical implications that would apply to retrofitting permanent equipment like exhaust hood fans and ductwork, which filter airborne grease and smoke out into the atmosphere.

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Direct’s series of Recirc™ units are self-contained kitchen ventilation systems with environmental design considerations that also eliminate major risks to the kitchen, such as ductwork fire hazards.

Multiple stages of inventive filtration within the units remove grease, particulate, smoke and odour before re-introducing clean air to the kitchen - Therefore the units need no direct duct connection to the atmosphere.

Design flexibility for spacespecific installation Each Recirc™ unit’s advanced technology and air purification system will make them appropriate for any commercial kitchen application and they’re compact enough for tight openings and kitchens that have been fitted in the most unusual spaces.

It isn’t uncommon for kitchens to pop up in such spaces, especially with the growth of independent restaurants opening in spaces not originally intended for catering use. The real problem is in navigating these awkward areas and that’s where it becomes a job for experts.

Freestanding appliances like CK Direct’s Recirc™ units make for a much-improved use of tricky space.

Having the capacity for placement flexibility and removing the need for direct duct connection to the atmosphere is a welcome relief for many restaurant professionals.

Without the option for recirculation in standalone units like Recirc™, restaurant owners could be stuck with an unusable, unsafe or unprofitable space that incurs unforeseen costs.

Understanding the safety aspects before undergoing the installation of costly retrofitted equipment is also vital and CK Direct considered this in the early design phase for its Recirc™ units.

June 2021 All commercial kitchen spaces, regardless of their restrictions will require that stringent health and safety regulations are adhered to. Fire safe and environmental standards will have to be met for any commercial kitchen and its owner. Those who find their establishments restricted by space can have confidence that these stringent standards can still be satisfied with CK Direct Recirc™.

With 4 stages of filtration and the added value of fitted Frank Cascade™ high efficiency grease filters to the extract hood, CK Direct Recirc™ will ensure that a clean, fire safe and environmentally-friendly appliance is installed and that it ticks all of the health and safety standard boxes.

Specifying the right ReCirc™ unit for your establishment In order to offer a greater choice of electrical cooking equipment, CK Direct ReCirc™ units are available in 8 standard sizes but units are also available within bespoke size requirements, including Island Canopies. The importance of having the capacity and capability for bespoke manufactured units for size-specific requirements is crucial in being able to offer that flexibility the modern kitchen often needs.

All units are fitted with single-phase fan motors for a canopy system sized up to 3000mm and anything above that will be fitted with 3-phase fan motors. The stages of filtration differentiate the 3 ReCirc™ model variations.

Hot, humid and grease-laden air is created whilst cooking and ReCirc™ extracts this air and recirculates it as clean air back into the kitchen. A backward curved centrifugal fan is mounted on a slide-out fan plate at the top of the unit, which draws contaminated grease-laden air from cooking appliances through four stages of filtration.

The four stages of filtration for the standard CK Direct Recirc™ and Recirc™ ECO units start with a high-efficiency baffle-type grease filter unit mounted in front of the second set of filters. It then goes through a G4 pleated panel filter, HEPA filter and finally a Carbon Filter, effectively removing grease, particulate, smoke and odour in a safe manner.

CK Direct Recirc™ ESP uses a slightly different method, introducing the ESP stage after the baffletype pre-filter. ESP or Electrostatic Precipitator is a process by which dust and other particles are removed by applying a high-voltage electrostatic charge and collecting the particles on charged plates.

Get the professionals in and revolutionise your kitchen CK Direct not only design and manufacture commercial kitchen equipment but they also consult on best-use of kitchen spaces, specify the equipment that will get your kitchen running efficiently and safely, whilst also saving you money with its innovations, such as the newly launched Recirc™ series.

Contact CK Direct commercial kitchen experts to discuss your specific requirements, whether it be for recirculation, ventilation and extraction systems, fabricated stainless steel equipment or the most advanced odour control solutions available to the UK market.

CK Direct are your trusted supplier, applying exceptional standards to the build of exceptional kitchens. CK Direct design, manufacture, install and maintain so that your kitchen is efficient from day 1 and never stops running to the highest standards.

Call CK Direct on +44(0)1733 230378 or visit www.ckdirect.co.uk for a full range of commercial kitchen equipment and services.

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CafeCulture

Suppliers to the outdoor hospitality industry

We are part of the JPR Graphics & Design group established in April 2003 with a long background in corporate design of helping companies promote and exhibit their brand. Based in Kent with our workshops near Paddock Wood we cover all of the UK for deliveries and installations by our own experienced installation teams.

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e have worked with major brands like Pizza Express, Wagamama and Carluccios and many independents but we do not spread ourselves too thinly and remain large enough to handle any situation but stay small enough to retain a personal one to one service with our customers. So for example the person you intitially deal with will continue to be your contact and see the project though. We don’t believe in sending out experienced staff to win a deal then passing it on to inexperienced members to do the work.

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We also don’t charge for surveys and are happy to visit you to discuss a project through and make suggestions on site of what will work best for you.

From here we can do drawings and costings all

without charge and absolutely no obligation to you. It’s easier for us too as we can head off any issues and see the unexpected.

Outdoor seating areas can be underrated and sometimes neglected but have always been very important and well worth the investment as they are the shop window to your business. It has always been that true that the nicer it looks on the outside the more the customers will come inside.

Now we have entered the world of hospitality restrictions outdoor areas have never been more important be they for short term use now or offering additional covers as the season progresses and the expected pent up eat out boom soon returns.

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As an independent supplier we are not tied to any brands and search worldwide, literally, for the best goods for our clients. Outdoor goods need to be hardy so we tend to look for longevity and source products that are particularly well made and will last many years.

Materials and methods do vary so we visit every supplier we buy from to ensure standards are high enough for our customers and have changes and improvements made in the factories so goods are just right for us and you.

Where we see areas we feel we can do better we make many items ourselves and our planters are probably the best you can buy made from rot proof, ever lasting artificial woods all built to order in our own workshops. You will also find an in-house neon sign making shop here to offer the beautiful art of neon which will draw the maximum attention to your premises.

There are many areas we cover and if you don’t see it in our web site just ask as we will either know someone who does it or we can make if for you. Although not exhaustive our outdoor range includes:•

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Large and small parasols supplied, installed and repaired

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Neon signs made and installed

We’d love to hear from you so drop us a line at sales@cafeculture.biz or call us on 0800 917 5526.

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Work on the lower layer of the reinforcement.

Photo: Moritz Bernoully

Schöck Combar ensures safer tram system and reduced noise A great deal of investment is being made in the continued expansion of the Munich tram network in southern Germany. The latest construction work involves a thirdtrack being added just outside Munich Central Station. The use of Combar, the electrically non-conductive glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) from Schöck, greatly reduces noise levels at crossovers; and unlike steel solutions, poses no threat of interference to sensitive electronic track control systems

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he Munich tram system is expected to transport in excess of 110m people this year and the rail section outside Munich Central Station is particularly busy. During rush hour, up to six trams can run through this double-track section every ten minutes and a third-track expansion is underway to help make operational running smoother and more flexible. Traditionally, the track support slabs involved would be reinforced with steel. However, this can create a safety problem with the sensor system of modern point-blocking circuits, which work by creating a resonant circuit in the area of the crossover. As a tram approaches the crossover, its large steel mass affects the resonant circuit, which is sensed by the track control system. If the carrier plate is reinforced using steel, this disturbs the resonant circuit in a similar way and may lead to interference in the pointblocking circuit – making it much more difficult for sensors to identify the presence of the tram, thereby putting safety at risk. Any such risk is avoided by

A typical tram in central Munich

using Schöck Combar reinforcing bars, as the glass fibre reinforced polymer solution is neither magnetic, nor electrically conductive.

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Cutting the Combar reinforcing bars to the correct length. Photo: Moritz Bernoully

Operational safety and vibration reduction too In additon to the improved operational safety at crossovers, the use of Schöck Combar also offers significant benefits in reducing noise and vibration as well. A welcome benefit, particularly for one of the largest department stores in Germany and also one of the most coveted large-scale properties in Munich’s city centre, which is located adjacent to this part of the track Mass-spring systems for these types of track typically consist of a rail carrier plate and a U-Trough shaped foundation of reinforced concrete. The two components being isolated to prevent mechanical vibration. However, because of the possible risk of local interference with the point-blocking sensors at the crossovers – and the fact that Combar has a tensile strength greater than steel – it was decided to incorporate the product in the mass-spring plates. Where Combar was installed in the area of the U-Trough and rail carrier plate, elastomer sheeting was used to completely isolate the carrier plate from its surroundings. The elastomer layer also served as lost formwork within the trough, where the Combar elements were installed crosswise, using cable ties and concrete, strength class C30/37, being poured in the respective section. Combar units have a smooth base and no sharp detailing, so there is no risk of them penetrating the elastomer layer and causing acoustic bridges. After the trough had cured, the carrier plate, also reinforced by Combar, was then poured using concrete of the same strength class. The construction section involved is around 1000 sq metres in total.

Close up of the floor slab reinforcement Photo: Moritz Bernoully

Superior performance Historically, steel has been used as the most common reinforcement material in concrete construction.

However, the material properties of steel rebar make it unsuitable for many applications. Conversely, since its initial introduction around fifteen years ago, Schöck Combar has gained ground in more and more markets, demonstrating its superiority as an alternative to steel. The unique structural and physical characteristics of the product are achieved by bundling high-strength glass fibres tightly together and pulling them through a closed chamber where they are impregnated with a synthetic resin. The lengths are then cut and the resultant product is a ribbed reinforcing bar made of corrosion resistant glass fibre reinforced polymer. It is significantly lighter than steel and is neither electrically or thermally conductive.

Exceptional versatility Combar application examples include its easy machinability in tunnel construction, where boring machines used in shaft walls of tunnels, cannot drill through steel reinforced walls. With Combar the machine can cut directly through the head wall. In high voltage transformers and power plant reactors, inductive currents are generated within the reinforcing steel. The heat will affect the rebar strength if too close to the coils, but Combar remains unaffected. And its corrosion resistance – even from salt – is unrivalled when building bridge, marine and harbour constructions. Also, when it comes to onsite installation, handling Combar is effectively no different from conventional reinforcing steel, so no special user training is required.

For Combar enquiries, in the first instance visit www.schoeck.com

Fitting the cable ties Photo: Moritz Bernoully

contact: design-uk@schoeck.com or tel: 01865 290 890

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Trusted capability and single source for roof refurbishment wins through Water leaking into the classrooms alerted the management team at Radford Primary Academy to the need to take action.

The major refurbishment, involving the upgrading of 14 roof areas, up to 40 years old, has had added benefits beyond making the buildings watertight. The improvement programme, managed by Barker Associates with support from Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd, has meant the school has a better understanding of its estate condition, the ability to manage it going forward, and the potential for reduced energy bills as a result of insulation upgrade.

Barker Associates collated the application and implementation of two Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) bid applications, working closely with Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd who provided supporting evidence and investigation into the condition of the existing roofs. This encompassed the CIF application from concept to completion, compiling a schedule of works, and then providing technical support from inception through to completion.

Langley’s roof condition survey found significant areas of concern. All the roofs were at the end of their useable life and had already been subject to extensive reactive liquid repairs.

There were also potential structural issues related to the woodwool structural deck which, if saturated by water ingress, could result in roof collapse, alongside fragile Georgian wired glazed rooflights, with poor- or in some instances no- insulation, plus cladded upstands and overhangs that could pose a potential fire risk. Some areas of the insulation were saturated with water, rendering it inefficient.

Alongside the flat roofing, there was trapezoidal corrugated cladding which was deteriorated.

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Langley designed solutions to refurbish all the roofs, and recommended the installation of its TA-30 Flat Roofing System; where possible, existing roof surfaces were to overlaid rather than stripped, reducing waste to landfill, and for optimum cost efficiency without impact on the new roof performance.

Langley’s TA-30 system, part of the well-established Reinforced Bituminous Membrane range, is a premium quality, torch applied, high performance SBS elastomeric membrane warm roof system for flat or sloping roofs which carries a 30 year independently insured guarantee for both materials, design, workmanship and consequential loss.

The trapezoidal cladding was addressed with a bespoke solution from Langley Structures, part of the Langley group of companies, using its warm roof striptiles (usually used to convert flat roofs to pitched). Its Approved Contractors Cambridge Flat Roofing Co Ltd undertook Phase 1, with Premier Roofing & Construction Ltd executing Phase 2, through competitive tendering.

Roofs 4,7,8,9 and 11 were refurbished under Phase 1, being deemed in most urgent need.

In each case, the defective existing BUR was removed to expose the deck below. Langley’s TA-30 system which includes PIR insulation was installed to bring the roofs up to current U-values of 0.18W/m2K as roofs 4, 8 and 9 had no insulation at all, and the 20mm fibreboard on roofs 7 and 11 was wet.

To deal with the trapezoidal sections, Cambridge Flat Roofing stripped and removed the corrugated metal sheet to expose the timber below and renewed the wood as necessary.

Insulation 140mm thick was fitted in between the rafters then battened and tiled with 1280mm x 415mm Langley roofing tiles. Details were flashed and abutted as required.

Langley LG45 ventilation tiles were fitted to modify existing soil pipes.

In Phase 2, Premier Roofing & Construction (PRC) addressed the remaining eight roofs of the main

school and the roof of the tank room.

Although the roofs over the main school premises were all insulated, they did not meet current Building Regulation requirements in regard to U-values. PRC prepared the existing roof to install the TA-30 system, then built up the new insulated roof, fitting flatboard insulation up to 120mm thick and tapering where necessary to correct falls and improve drainage, whilst achieving the desired 0.18W/ m2K U-value.

Said Langley’s Mike Preston, Regional Manager, “On such a large refurbishment it is taken as economical to use a single supplier to ensure continuity and give the school a ‘one stop shop’ to contact should any issues arise in the future. Langley as a group, with our Structures division, had the ability and capability to deliver that single source despite the variety of roof requirements to be addressed. It also provides the end client with cost certainty and compliance to Building Regulations across all roof areas.”

Added Barker Associates’ Project Surveyor David Mugliston, “We have an established long-term relationship with Langley. There is trust that they will deliver, even on such a complex and extensive project and return to rectify issues that could arise.

“The team at Radford Primary appreciated the logic in using a single source for its roofing refurbishment, that had the capability, in-house, to survey, advise then deliver the most efficient solution. Using Langley has enabled the school to upgrade its estate comparatively painlessly and have the peace of mind going forward that its roofs are now fully compliant for current Building Regulations, specifically Approved Documents B and L, and that the children in its care will be safe, dry and warm for the future.”

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A roof is a significant ‘out-of-sight’ asset and when its condition is unknown, often issues can develop over time.

Easily accessible data is a crucial element in managing any estate. Without reliable data, any long-term strategic approach is unattainable and the management of the estate budget is rendered a purely reactive one.

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If work is required immediately, we are a trusted single-source of responsibility and handle every aspect of your project, from initial consultations and design, right through to final installation, after sales care and maintenance - for peace of mind.

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Why it’s time for a mental health revolution in construction We all know the importance of workplace safety to the construction industry.

Slips, trips and falls, working at height, noise protection and more mean that workers need to be welltrained, monitored and assessed to ensure their safety on the job.

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hat you may not know is that more than 11x as many construction workers commit suicide each year than are killed in workplace accidents. Society’s attitudes towards mental health are slowly changing, but for construction, this is an emergency that demands a swift and powerful response.

These problems are exacerbated by the physical demands of construction. Injuries from heavy lifting, repetitive strains, loud machinery and other sources are common, and can be debilitating. It’s also not always financially stable, as shown by the recent bankruptcy and collapse of Carillion.

While mental health is a societal issue, construction is particularly vulnerable due to being male-dominated, and often involving long periods away from home. The ‘macho’ culture can make people feel that they will be judged for speaking out, causing them to suffer in silence.

Even if you can hide your mental health issues, they can compromise safety by distracting people, putting everyone’s lives at risk. They also tend to lower people’s productivity, meaning there is a strong financial case for businesses to intervene, as well as a moral one.

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There has to be a recognition that mental health is as important to site safety as any other established physical risk factor. The most important step to achieving this is to make it clear to workers that you take mental health seriously, and invest in solutions to improve mental health in your workforce.

The construction industry is at crisis point when it comes to mental health, but it isn’t too late to take action. What the industry needs now is for leaders to take responsibility and action rather than waiting for new legislation. By doing so, we can address the largest cause of deaths in construction - and make this a happier, healthier and more productive place to work.

There are a range of ways to achieve this.

The simplest and most effective is to provide mental health awareness training, teaching people the importance of good mental health and how to support their colleagues. This alone can break the stigma around mental health, and reinforce that it is something to be open about and not to shy away from.

From top to bottom, people should feel that they will be supported, and not be penalised for seeking help. This may require training for supervisors and business owners, as well as regular toolbox talks to reiterate the importance of good mental health and communication.

At SAMS we offer remote Mental Health awareness courses therefore If anyone has any questions or would like to enquire then please contact us on: 01843821406 or email us at: info@samsltd.co.uk. Enquires for our Mental Health awareness courses can also be bought on our website.

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50 Year old product makes dramatic comeback to help beat the virus When the Melaphone Speech Unit was

the UK have had these screens installed with

at British Rail stations, nobody could have

screens are individually made and every

predicted that half a century later it would

component is of the highest quality, giving a

suddenly be in such high demand.

clean, sleek and professional appearance in any

considerable success and approval. The

health-care environment.

The current Corona Virus Pandemic had created an urgent need for all protective

The Melaphone is still available as a stand-

equipment – both for personal use and in the

alone unit for installation into walls, glass or

working environment. This is the reason the

plastic screens, windows or doors. I can easily

Melaphone has come into its own again. Its unique design, with its resonating membrane

requires no special skill to install. The range

and air-sealed constructions, make it the

has been expanded to meet the growing

ideal device to install in any situation where

demand for the units. In addition to the original

face-to-face communication occurs. It not only

brushed aluminium model there is a stainless

offers protection from air-borne viruses and

steel model, a white powder-coated aluminium model and the newest and highly successful Himacs acrylic-resin model, which is at a very

through a screen. Its protective credentials

popular price. is very easy to keep clean and safe with an antiseptic wipe.

All of these models are available from stock and can be purchased from Melaphone VisAudio.

and designers for use in hospitals, laboratories and cleanrooms or anywhere hygiene is of

The Melaphone has now been built into the

paramount importance. It is a simple but

new Defender Virus Screens produced by the

Even after 50 years, we’re proud to still be

really ingenious invention which requires no

company and numerous doctors’ surgeries,

able to say ‘MADE IN THE UK’ at our London

servicing, wiring or electrical supply. And it

medical centres, clinics and pharmacies in

production facility.

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EMMA - Sustainably Responsible Safety Footwear 100% Circularity in Materials Technology to Improve Your Carbon Footprint.

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MMA will help you reduce your carbon footprint - by supplying Safety Footwear that’s completely made from a combination of recycled materials and materials that are recyclable. This ‘100% Circular’ footwear offering is changing the lifecycle of safety footwear as EMMA steps up to be an active part of individual and corporate sustainability programmes.

Every product in the EMMA range is safe for the environment with a ‘100% ‘Circular’ manufacturing, usage-mapping and recycling process for every shoe and boot produced under the EMMA brand – the supply-chain partner that’s totally committed to sustainability and reducing waste.

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For buyers and specifiers in all industry sectors including construction and manufacturing, logistics

and warehousing, office and retail, hospitality and medical, EMMA safety footwear will make a doubleheaded contribution to their businesses – a value for money investment in workforce-wellbeing and a commitment to improving corporate social impact.

Part of the Hultafors Group portfolio of marketleading PPE brands, EMMA complements the Solid Gear and Toe Guard safety footwear ranges by including all the Hultafors Group hallmarks of hitech designs that combine top quality materials for ultimate comfort, maximum safety and wellbeing at work.

To get more information on EMMA Safety Footwear, visit the website at www.emmasafetyfootwear.com, call the Snickers Helpline on 01484 854788 or email sales@hultaforsgroup.co.uk

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Snickers Workwear = Comfort = Wellbeing and Improved Performance.

Snickers Workwear For Summer – Cooling Technology and Verifiable Sustainability

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veryone wants to be cool, and comfortable at work this summer – and to do their bit for saving the planet. That’s why Snickers Workwear has integrated improved 37.5® fabric technology and ‘Verifiable Sustainability’ into its T- and Polo-shirts.

And, with the aim of being at the forefront of sustainability in Workwear, the new lightweight Polo and T-shirts are made of 100% recycled polyester with a bio-based, anti-odour finish with a smooth texture and efficient moisture transport for great working comfort.

The new AllroundWork styles are made from highly functional waffle- structured 37.5® fabric for optimal ventilation, cooling and moisture transport to keep you feeling fresh for longer.

They’ve all got street-smart body-mapping designs for an amazing fit, outstanding functionality and long-lasting comfort – all day, every day.

Getting information on the Snickers’ Summer Workwear range is easy. You can call the Hultafors Group Helpline on 01484 854788. You can check out the website and download a digital catalogue at www.snickersworkwear.co.uk or email sales@hultaforsgroup.co.uk

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o compliment the Drive Alive range, Bond It have now developed a ready-touse, high gloss, solvent based sealer to provide a clear, glossy protection barrier against oil staining and weed growth. Suitable for use on paving, blocks and patios, the sealer is hard wearing and resistant to chipping. It boasts long lasting weather resistance, even against UV, water and ice and once cured enahances the colour of the substrate, offering a glossy enriched finish. The product also stabilises and reduces weed growth between sand joints meaning less interim maintenance is required.

Supplied in 5L tins, High Gloss Block Sealer is a simple application by brush, roller or squeegee, it is quick curing and can be applied all year round. Its deep penetrating properties provide a long lasting protective finish for up to 2 years and will maintain the performance life of the substrate.

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Providing the UK with an almost clinically clean environment

BT1 Ultimate Bathroom Sealant & Adhesive TRIBRID® Technology. Made in Britain No More Mould or Fungal Growth CT1 who lead the way in research and development have pioneered the latest technology for the building industry over the last 18 years.

The first to introduce a hybrid sealant almost 18 years ago, pioneered the way forward with a new era of sealants.

CT1 showed the industry that you only need one tube for most applications with the correct raw materials and formulation. This new technology presented itself in a tube CT1.

CT1 created a formulation with no solvents, allowing CT1 to perform under any difficult conditions, even under water.

CT1 can guarantee that it will never shrink or crack, so it will not lose its bonding and sealing capabilities over time.

Realising that hybrid formulations would be soon dated with old technology, as demands increase in what we expect from products and with the building industry producing more complex builds. CT1 was proactive rather than re-active.

Introducing TRIBRID® technology. Another new era of sealants and adhesives. Now three times stronger, longer colour retention and elongation, TRIBRID® CT1 can’t be matched or compared to again for a long time.

CT1’s technical field team also realised that in today’s current conditions people are demanding much cleaner environments and surface areas. Using the correct sealants and adhesives in installations and repairs is key keeping a surface area healthier. BT1- The Ultimate Bathroom Sealant and Adhesive was created as most sealants over time will allow bacterial and fungal growth.

Some will grow quicker than others. The bathroom can

be a contaminated area, with heat, fluids and lack of UV light. BT1 based on the revolutionary TRIBRID® formulation, was created to prevent fungal and bacteria growth happening over long periods of time.

This unique formulation makes it impossible for bacteria or microbes to form on the surface, and with almost zero indoor emissions, makes this the heathiest choice for your home. But what became apparent after vigorous testing was that using BT1 would reduce the risk of MRSA, E. Coli and campylobacter. Reducing bacteria by 99.99% and being able to retain its clinically clean white appearance is now proving to be the only sealant and adhesive being used by Hospitals, Aged Care Facilities, Clinics, Schools, Universities and Public Buildings.

Solihull Hospital in Birmingham and Good Hope Hospital in Sutton to name a few have used and will only use BT1.

BT1 - which can also be used in kitchen installations, launched initially in The IPG Member Stores. The IPG is the largest and fastest growing membership group for plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists, wanted to add BT1 to their stock profile and give their members the latest technology for plumbing and installations.

Since the growth and reputation of BT1 and the important role it plays in keeping a healthier environment, Wickes stores, will now also be stocking BT1 nationwide.

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Artificial Plants & Trees for Businesses Our master craftsmen construct each bespoke order with painstaking care and attention, to create an exceptionally ‘real’ artificial showpiece, and we offer bespoke solutions to suit the needs of your space, business and tastes.

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hether you need simple plants and trees that don’t need tending to or you’re going for a full artificial landscape with turf, hedges and more, we have existing products and the capacity to create custom designs for any need and budget.

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June 2021

Concert has successfully delivered phases 1 and 2 of the first China Mobile data centre outside Asia Construction consultancy Concert has completed phases 1 and 2 of a 10 megawatt data centre in Slough for telecommunications network China Mobile, the client’s first facility outside Asia.

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oncert were appointed to look into the feasibility of the site before the decision was made to locate the data centre in Slough. The process included supporting the negotiations on the agreement for lease as part of the diligence team, and liaising closely with both the developer, China Mobile’s technical team and appointed design team to ensure the successful implementation of the scheme.

The due diligence support included reviewing the lease’s technical documents, the landlord’s shell design and budgeting the tenant specific changes including introducing a mezzanine floor, to ensure the building was fit for China Mobile’s requirements at the market price. Concert also worked very closely with the client’s in-house procurement team in Asia to ensure that their specific procurement protocols were implemented.

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Daniel Wright, Director at Concert explains, “This was a gold standard for China Mobile Internatinal and we successfully achieved all of their KPIs, completing the design and delivery needed to support this client in a completely different market with different types of contracting arrangements.”

Adds Jack Ke, Data Centre Manager, Europe, China Mobile International, “We were very pleased with the experience and performance of the Concert team. Their professionalism and expertise gave us confidence and we look forward to working with Concert again in the UK and other regions.” www.weareconcert.com

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Steelworks up on second phase at St. Modwen Park Gatwick St. Modwen Logistics is continuing to grow its portfolio with the commencement of steelworks for a new 64, 752 sq ft unit at St. Modwen Park Gatwick.

The unit forms part of the second phase of development at the site and is expected to be ready for occupation by mid-July 2021.

Once complete, St. Modwen Park Gatwick – which has been designed to meet the growing demand for big box and urban warehouse space in the area – is expected to create around 75 jobs across the region.

Strategically located adjacent to Junction 10 of the M23, serving both Gatwick and Crawley, St. Modwen Park Gatwick also offers easy access to the M25 and the south coast. The scheme is expected to help meet employment demand for the industrial and logistics sector across the region and has a gross development value of £31 million.

David McGougan, Senior Development Manager at St. Modwen Logistics, said: “This second phase of development at St. Modwen Park Gatwick will cater for the significant market demand for schemes of this nature within the region.

With such a prime location close to the neighbouring airport and with outstanding road transport links, we’re confident in pressing on with our development plans.”

BNP Paribas Real Estate and DTRE are joint marketing agents for the site.

Jake Huntley, Partner at DTRE, added: “The plans St. Modwen have in place will be sure to attract many high-quality businesses to the area. The location and quality of the proposed unit means St. Modwen Park Gatwick is likely to be a highly sought-after site and we anticipate significant demand for this second phase.”

William Merrett of BNP Paribas Real Estate added: “The demand for logistics space in this region continues grow, so it is great to see St. Modwen working to meet that demand with a new, innovative, design led commercial unit.”

For more information on the scheme, visit: https://stmodwenlogistics.co.uk/property/st-modwen-park-gatwick/

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June 2021

Bauer implements innovative lift cell method for “Postbyen” construction project in Copenhagen In the center of the Danish capital of Copenhagen, the new city area “Postbyen” is being constructed. The project includes commercial spaces, office buildings, hotel service apartments, retail as well as urban residences. To implement the construction project, BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH was commissioned by the owner Hercules Fundering on behalf of the general contractor KPC with the execution of the new and innovative lift cell method.

“The BAUER lift cell is an in-house enhancement of the Bauer capsule press”,

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explains Dr. Joerg Zimbelmann, Team Leader of the Geotechnics Division in the Structural Engineering Department. “The capsule press is used for force measurement and – where necessary – prestressing and strutting in excavation pits.” The strategic use of the BAUER lift cell makes it possible to anticipate the pile settlement during the construction of bored piles, which makes the lift cell an interesting

solution for projects with a low permitted total settlement or low permitted differential settlements between adjacent piles.

The method is highly innovative: Before the installation of the pile reinforcement, the BAUER lift cell – a kind of hollow cushion made of stainless steel – is fastened to the bottom end of the reinforcement cage. Through hydraulic lines that are guided upwards out of the pile at the reinforcement cage and accordingly also encased in concrete, the lift

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Above left: To implement the construction project “Postbyen”, BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH was commissioned with the execution of the new and innovative lift cell method.

Above: The installation of the BAUER lift cells was carried out during the day, while injection work was carried out during the night shift to ensure completely vibrationless working conditions.

All images: © BAUER Group

cell is initially filled with water under high pressure after the pile concrete has sufficiently hardened. This “expands” the lift cell and pretensions the pile shaft with respect to the pile base. The pressure used in this process is generally determined individually for each pile.

After a prescribed retention time for the hydraulic pressure, the lift cell is first entirely filled with a cement paste that has been tested to ensure its suitability until the planned quality is achieved. Then another injection is carried out so that after the cement paste has hardened, deformations of the lift cell are permanently excluded and the pile is fully pretensioned. “Depending on the project requirements, the lift cells are produced by our certified manufacturer with individually defined diameters and undergo a special quality inspection”, continues Dr. Zimbelmann.

To prepare for the “Postbyen” construction project, two BAUER lift cells were subjected to a load test at the Schrobenhausen location and loaded with a

pressure of 120 bar – results of up to 150 bar were achieved in earlier projects. Overall, the work of Bauer Spezialtiefbau in Copenhagen included the delivery, installation and injection of a total of 101 Bauer lift cells, of which 35 had a diameter of 1,300 mm for large-diameter bored piles with a diameter of 1,500 mm, as well as 66 lift cells with a diameter of 1,000 mm for piles with a diameter of 1,180 mm. Bauer also provided a BAUER BG 36 V and the required drilling personnel as part of a contract extension. Apart from the extreme space constraints on the urban site, the sharp frost and very hard limestone in the subsoil above all posed challenges for the personnel as well as for the equipment. The installation of the BAUER lift cells was carried out during the day, while injection work was carried out during the night shift to ensure completely vibrationless working conditions. After an execution period from December 2020 to February 2021, Bauer was recently able to successfully conclude its part of the project.

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The IPG

– supporting independent plumbing, heating, and bathroom stores

The last few months have been difficult for us all, but we have so many reasons to be optimistic.

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t The IPG, we have witnessed first-hand the resilience of our members and suppliers - many have gone above and beyond to keep serving their customers.

When a business becomes part of The IPG and joins forces with other likeminded independents in the plumbing, heating, and bathroom sector, they can achieve economies of scale and have a voice that can compete with larger companies. Members benefit from each other’s success, by working together we succeed together.

And, importantly, this collaborative approach enables IPG members to give their customers the opportunity to buy the best brands locally at great prices.

Some of The IPG members share their experience:

Dorchester Plumbing Supplies joined in October 2014 as they liked the idea of being part of a group which was specifically set up for the smaller independent business and liked the ‘stronger together’ ethos. Director, Steve Rolph said, “Working with The IPG gives us a voice that is heard a lot more clearly by our customers and a presence that is noticed. Being part of the group has given us the opportunity to work with suppliers and manufacturers that perhaps would not have opened their doors to us otherwise”.

WMI Simpsons situated in Finchley, London, joined in 2015. As a familyrun supplier of heating and bathroom products, Justin Protheroe, Sales Director was impressed with the passion the group demonstrated towards the independents. Recently, one of his customers commented on a favourable price that Justin was able to offer him saying that “it’s a better price than I can buy it elsewhere”, Justin

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responded that it was because he was part of The IPG, who negotiate with suppliers on behalf of all their members to get favourable prices that he can pass on.

ASE Plumbing & Heating Supplies based in Ludlow is a wellestablished family-run and owned business that first opened its doors in 1988. Director, Adam Pearce, explains how the group has played a major part in its success story. “Over the past seven years, we have benefitted from several group strategies and initiatives, such as networking opportunities, marketing ideas and joint campaigns.

The financial and business support provided has been second to none.

The group has also helped improve our online presence by providing

us with a website that is easy to update from the IPG portal and is well supported by suppliers with offers and banners. The profile of the independent merchant has been raised massively thanks to the group.

The scale and strength that can be achieved together has only been highlighted through being a member.”

A new member in 2020, Howard Slowley from JCA Plumbing, and Heating Merchants based in Southend on Sea (pictured above) was attracted by the support the membership group could offer his business. Howard wanted to be “all in” on the marketing initiatives available from the start.

He believes that this will benefit his business and his competitive offering to his customers saying: “I am positive about the future now I am a member of The IPG. The group has already supported my business in creating a new brand identity, new store signage and we are working together on a dual branded website, as our relationship develops, the only way is up.”

The IPG members have unique advantages that cannot always be found in larger operations, they have exceptional product knowledge, are willing to go that extra mile to support their customers, can offer the best brands at great prices and most importantly, they understand that together we are stronger!

Find your nearest IPG member at www.the-ipg.co.uk/stores/

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June 2021

The Best Type of Flooring for Home Offices When the coronavirus pandemic forced the UK into lockdown, millions of employees were forced to work from home. Now, as the pandemic eases, many businesses are considering allowing their employees to work remotely full time.

To work effectively at home, having a dedicated office space is essential. Those looking to create the perfect office environment need to pay attention to its design, as well as comfort. The type of flooring you choose plays an important role in the overall ambience of the office.

So, which types of flooring are best for home offices?

The key factors to focus on when choosing home office flooring, are comfort, style, durability, and noise. The floor should be comfortable, enhance the visual appeal of the space, and be able to withstand caster chair use.

Carpets are a popular choice for those looking to add comfort and warmth to the space. It is the quietest option, perfect for upstairs offices. Carpet tiles are easier to handle and install, and they typically provide a longer-lasting design than carpet rolls.

Another durable option is vinyl. Customers have a great choice of luxury vinyl floors, each boasting a stylish, durable design.

Vinyl floors are comfortable, easy to maintain, and they tend to have a long lifespan. These floors are also highly resistant against dents and scratches. They can also withstand a lot of foot traffic, making them ideal for busy home offices.

Those looking to create a formal, impressive home office space should consider hardwood flooring. While expensive, this type of flooring provides outstanding aesthetics. It is tough too, though it will require a lot more maintenance than other flooring types.

For a cheaper alternative, consider laminate flooring. Many laminate floors come with a hardwood design, yet they also offer increased practicality.

When selecting the best type of flooring for the home office, it is important to consider how the room will be used. Will there be a lot of foot traffic and do you want to install it with underfloor heating?

These are just a couple of questions you should ask before choosing the right office flooring for the home.

Stories Flooring supplies a wide range of home office flooring at up to 65% off RRP. Customers can also request free samples to help them decide which floor best suits their chosen space.

Stories Flooring, Unit 2 Wortley Business Park, Amberley Road, Leeds, LS12 4BD Phone: 01133200223 Email: info@storiesflooring.co.uk

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June 2021

The Crosby Group acquires BlokCorp, launches Technology Solutions business unit Market-leading camera & alert systems for a safer and more efficient lifting industry

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The Crosby Group, a global leader in lifting, rigging, and load securement hardware, today announced that it has acquired BlokCorp Ltd (“BlokCorp”). UK-based BlokCorp designs and manufactures innovative camera and alert systems for tower and mobile cranes. These advanced systems provide crane operators with critical visual and audio capabilities that enable safer and more productive lifting operations. The transaction marks The Crosby Group’s fifth investment since 2019.

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ith a growing platform of technology-centric products and solutions, The Crosby Group has announced the formation of its Technology Solutions business unit. This new division, inclusive of BlokCorp, Crosby Straightpoint, and the strategic collaboration with Verton, will enable a heightened focus on creating disruptive and integrated lifting technologies. The Technology Solutions business unit broadens The Crosby Group’s portfolio of products and solutions that delivers safety and productivity to every jobsite.

Robert Desel, CEO of The Crosby Group, said: “We are very excited to expand our technology offering with BlokCorp, a pioneer in delivering solutions for safer lifting operations. BlokCorp, will bring tremendous value to our customers and channel partners and serve as a strong foundation to our new Technology Solutions division.”

BlokCorp solutions include BlokCam camera systems for tower and mobile cranes. Additionally, BlokCorp recently launched BlokAlert, an audio/ visual warning system to alert crane operators when workers are in harm’s way. Going forward, the BlokCorp portfolio will go to market under the brand Crosby BlokCam.

Peter Hird and Ben Windass, CoManaging Directors for BlokCorp added: “This is an exciting new chapter for BlokCorp, our employees and our customers. Both The Crosby Group and BlokCorp share a passion for safety, reliability, and innovation. With The Crosby Group’s global presence, we can expand our reach and better enable our customers’ safe operations, together.”

About The Crosby Group

About BlokCorp

The Crosby Group is a global leader in the innovation, manufacturing and distribution of products and services used to make lifting and load securement safer and more efficient, with premier brands such as Crosby, Gunnebo Industries, Crosby Straightpoint, Acco, McKissick, Crosby Feubo, Trawlex, Lebus, and CrosbyIP.

BlokCorp is the world leader in hook-mounted safety devices. We believe the crane is the heart of the construction/ industrial site and we understand the value in keeping the lifting crew and all site personnel safe and operational.

We improve communication and overall awareness during lifting operations, using advanced audio-visual technology. We manufacture high-quality, purpose-built, hook-mounted safety systems to reduce risk within lifting operations.

With global engineering, manufacturing, distribution and operations, the company provides a broad range of products and solutions for the most demanding applications with uncompromising quality that exceed industry standards. www.thecrosbygroup.com

BlokCorp also endeavors to keep ahead of the market with our continued product development, using the latest technology to meet the latest standards. www.blokcorp.com

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June 2021

OZ Lifting Joins WSTDA OZ Lifting Products LLC has joined the Web Sling & Tie Down Association (WSTDA), a technical organization dedicated to the safe operation of all synthetic web slings and tie downs.

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he Winona, Minnesota-based manufacturer provides a range of material handling and other products, such as hoists, winches, fall protection systems and davit cranes, including the popular CompOZite and CompOZite Elite carbon fiber models. It is a portfolio that is commonly utilized in conjunction with synthetic slings and rigging gear. Many of its regional distributors are already WSTDA members.

Steve Napieralski, president at OZ Lifting, said: “We are always keen to join associations that are committed to safe practices and align with the markets that we service. The WSTDA is very active in writing recommended standards that relate to synthetic web slings and tie downs, which chimes with our ongoing endeavors to contribute to continued improvement of industry best practices.”

Comprised mostly of sling and tie down manufacturers, WSTDA membership also includes fiber suppliers, weavers, testing companies, government enforcement agencies and other interested parties from countries around the world.

WSTDA is recognized internationally, with members from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia. It has been a trusted resource since formation as the Web Sling Association in 1973 and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice as a standards writing organization.

OZ joins as an Associate Member.

WSTDA holds an annual meeting in the spring of each year, as well as a fall meeting. Technical committees meet in open forum during each meeting to discuss industry issues, testing, government regulations, the development of WSTDA products, and to continue standards writing efforts. These meetings provide information and discussion on the issues important to the web sling and tie down industry. Members and non-members are invited to attend. Next month’s (May) event will be delivered virtually.

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Napieralski added: “We consider ourselves active members in all the associations and organizations that we join, which involves attending meetings, networking and engaging with content. Safety is of paramount importance in our industry; you can never have too much information on the subject.

Take this spring’s upcoming meeting as an example: WSTDA will explain how virtual reality is leveraged in sling inspection training and provide a platform for sling failure root cause identification experts. We’ll also hear updates on technical committee activities.”

Napieralski was also enthused by the association’s plans to launch the Lift & Secure magazine that will publish its first edition this summer. An official publication of WSTDA, the twice-annual magazine will be in keeping with the mission, to promote dynamic relationships among members and affiliates; to provide a forum for sharing information to improve quality and safety; and to educate members and users of synthetic lifting and securement devices.

OZ is also a member of Associated Wire Rope Fabricators, Water Environment Federation, National Safety Council, Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Business, and MHI (formerly Material Handling Industry of America).

For more information on OZ Lifting Products visit http://www.OZLiftingProducts.com

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OZ Lifting Receives Grainger Partners in Performance Award OZ Lifting Products LLC has received the 2020 Grainger Partners in Performance (PIP) award—for the third time.

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he Winona, Minnesota-based manufacturer offers its range of davit cranes, hoists and other lifting equipment through Grainger, including its line of composite products that, at 40% lighter than steel, offer incredible strength-to-weight ratio and are suitable for a myriad of indoor and outdoor applications.

Grainger Inc., meanwhile, with $11+ billion annual sales, is North America’s leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products. The PIP awards celebrate suppliers that exceed the performance standards necessary to meet customer expectations and remain competitive in an ever-changing world.

Winners are among an elite group of strategic suppliers.

Steve Napieralski, president at OZ Lifting, said: “This is our 13th year doing business with Grainger. It is the largest global company that we distribute through; they have a wide range of customers, such as hospitals, colleges, manufacturing, oil and gas, entertainment, etc. As a small business, we are thrilled to be able to serve the broad scope of their customer base.”

Grainger completes a monthly scorecard that tracks a number of different metrics, such as stock fill rate, drop ship availability, and shipping compliance. Stock fill rate, Napieralski explained, is the percentage of purchase order quantities that are on time for lines expected to ship in a month, while it also monitors a percentage of a supplier’s drop ship purchase orders that ship on time for lines that are expected to ship over the same period.

Grainger, which has over 4,500 suppliers, said of all winners that companies deliver solutions that add value for the businesses it serves and, together, ensure they can run safe, sustainable, and productive operations.

A statement added: “As we learned over the past year, partnership is critical to our success. You have faced unprecedented challenges, and we thank you for your flexibility and collaboration as we’ve worked to serve our shared customers.”

Napieralski said: “This is a very difficult award to win even without the challenges of Covid. There are so many variables that are out of your control so last year, like all years, we worked really hard at controlling what we could and tried not to worry about things we had no control over.

We didn’t actually change much operationally but, like most companies, we implemented social distancing and mask wearing protocols.”

He added: “Business is pretty good and seems to be getting better each month. All of our product categories are doing well. Since we sell through distribution it can be tough to identify a specific market that is doing better than others.

In general, I think most industrial [markets] are doing well with maybe the exception of oil and gas. For sure the fact there are vaccines available now gives people the sense there is a light at the end of the tunnel.”

For more information on OZ Lifting Products visit http://www.OZLiftingProducts.com

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June 2021

T&M Drives Net Zero Programme Three of T&M’s 18-tonne bowsers travel in convoy during the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon road improvement scheme.

Pictured (left to right) are the 4x4 Welfare, 4x4 Fuel and 4x4 Dust Suppression bowsers. These bowsers have a 10,000l capacity.

The A14 project has been in progress for the last four years.

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Horsham-based T&M Bowser Solutions (T&M) has revealed a multi-point carbon reduction strategy that chimes with ongoing ISO 14001 conformity.

he manufacturer of custom-built bowsers (tankers) started taking steps to reducing its carbon footprint upon registration for ISO 14001 in 2016; the business also boasts 9001 and more recently gained 45001:2018.

However, the newly implemented carbon programme is a more focussed and practical step-by-step initiative.

Terry Beasley, managing director at T&M, said: “Whilst the [14001] standard has had a positive impact, the subject of carbon management is at the forefront of our minds—and hearts—more now than ever before. Further, tendering and pre-qualification requires us to submit data on our carbon, which assists customers to demonstrate tangible benefits to their projects in terms of reducing carbon and / or improving green credentials. Customers need to more widely look at their upstream supply chain and downstream value chain; 80 to 90 percent of carbon impacts are actually outside of their business.”

The four cornerstones of the company’s carbon and energy hierarchy are: avoid, reduce, switch, and offset: •

Avoid—don’t use energy if the need can be avoided.

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Reduce—use less by smart design, more efficient vehicles and equipment, less materials and better behaviours.

Reduce waste in operations by adopting leaner processes, in turn promoting the circular economy.

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Switch—the company has already switched to low carbon and renewable sources of energy and materials.

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Offset—the residual remaining emissions when all other actions have been taken.

In turn, the carbon reduction strategy follows a five-point programme: scope, measure, reduce, offset, and report:

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Scope—agree the boundaries, and base year against targets.

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Measure—record footprint, identify hotspots and agree strategy.

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Reduce—implement reduction actions, on hotspots first and then other aspects, using the carbon hierarchy, and measure the reductions.

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Offset—offset residual greenhouse gas emissions, but only after other actions have been taken.

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Report—disclose emissions and reduction actions, and follow up with continual opportunity initiatives.

Beasley acknowledged that the initiative aligns closely with the IEMA guidance document, ‘Driving Climate Actions through Environmental Management Systems’, published in 2018.

ISO 14001 offers formalised framework for identifying environmental impacts, including climate risks and carbon emissions, while the document goes through 14001 clause by clause to guide company policy making. As the clauses of the standard require companies to consider the issues and go through a particular process, IEMA’s paper helps them to truly put climate change at the heart of the business.

Beasley said: “The chosen pathway doesn’t really matter; we could have adopted PAS 2060 [the British Standards Institution’s Standard for Carbon Neutrality]. What’s important is the end goal. The built environment contributes around 40% of the UK’s total carbon footprint, with energy used in building roads and railways a contributing factor.

Net zero is rightly a hot, if contentious, topic and we must demonstrate that authentic carbon reduction is at the core of our company.”

When a contract kicks in for HS2, a state-ofthe-art, high-speed line critical for the UK’s low carbon transport future, around half of T&M’s 100 vehicles will be serving projects across the country’s rail network and the other half elsewhere in the built environment, including highways. It’s a fleet that could evolve radically in the near future, Beasley said.

He explained: “There needs to be more efficient energy use in equipment and transport; we would go further if the innovation was there. We already use the most fuel-efficient of engines [Euro 6] but we are exploring the possibility of converting our vehicles to HVO [hydrotreated vegetable oil]. We are constantly investing in energy-efficient equipment and promote a green culture, including the use of public transport to attend meetings and video conferencing versus face-to-face. Our electricity also comes from 100% renewable sources.”

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Timber frame construction brings many benefits to the housebuilding industry, including quicker build times, quieter assembly, fewer deliveries to site, cost savings and a reduction in defects. Underpinning these advantages, Norbord’s engineered wood-based panel products are an integral part of many timber frame systems. They are regularly seen as the number one choice for all aspects of home building, be it the structure, flooring or interior.

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orbord’s high quality boards are available in a wide range of grades and, with minimal finishing required, speed up construction. The products are incredibly versatile, offer value for money and have good environmental credentials with a low carbon footprint as all are made in the UK. In fact, all Norbord panel products are net carbon negative and so can help the builder achieve sustainability targets.

Ideal for structural applications and offering great value, Norbord’s SterlingOSB Zero is stronger and tougher than ply, with no knots, voids or de-lamination. It is the first OSB product to be made in the UK with zero added formaldehyde, so it is a ‘greener’ board that meets all standards with ease. The range comprises panels specifically designed to fulfil the full range of timber frame applications, including structural use in dry or humid loadbearing conditions.

When it comes to dry lining applications, SterlingOSB Zero StrongFix is precision engineered with a custom groove for metal C-studs at 600mm centres. The consistent density of OSB means fixtures and fittings of up to 400kg can be attached anywhere on the panel and achieve secure anchorage.

Fire protection during the construction phase is a crucial area where Norbord products can help.

SterlingOSB Zero Fire Solutions builds on the inherent benefits of the company’s other OSB products.

Its development was in response to the Structural Timber Association’s guidelines for reducing fire spread in large timber frame buildings when fire resistant dry lining finishes are not yet in place.

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For flat roof decking and flooring applications, SterlingOSB Zero Tongue & Groove is the go-to solution.

Advanced, high-strength flooring is provided by the CaberFloor system, the most specified moisture-resistant P5 flooring.

Versatile, stable, durable and designed to be easy to lay, the CaberFloor range includes CaberShield+ and CaberDek. CaberShield+ offers a permanent waterproof coating on both sides while CaberDek has a strong, waterproof and slip-resistant peelable film that, when removed, leaves a clean, finished floor. They are enhanced by CaberFix, a range of specially developed powerful sealing and fixing systems.

When it comes to quality finishing and architectural details, CaberWood MDF is the ideal solution. This versatile range is designed as an economical alternative to hardwood but without the inherent defects of knots or grains. The boards are engineered with consistent density for multiple uses, including mouldings. As with other Norbord ranges, there are products for all applications.

Norbord strives to offer the panel products required to meet the exacting needs of timber frame construction. Support on a product and technical basis is provided as and when required through dedicated product support and technical advice teams.

Samples of SterlingOSB Zero, and Norbord’s other construction panels, can be ordered on the website, www.norbord.co.uk. Head to the housebuilder page on the website to download a selection of tools including a fully-interactive guide to all Norbord products and a checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your build.

For further information, call 01786 812 921 or visit www.norbord.co.uk.

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Timber frame construction the Norbord way

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June 2021

7-8 WELLINGTON PLACE, LEEDS The latest UK Government Hub opens in Leeds with air distribution products by Waterloo.

The latest UK Government Hub at 7-8 Wellington Place in Leeds city centre is set to become home to 6,150 civil servants from a range of departments including HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and NHS Digital. The office is fitted with air distribution products supplied by Waterloo Air Products plc.

7-8 Wellington Place is the latest building to be completed within the 22-acre Wellington Place development that has transformed this area of Leeds into a vibrant urban quarter, offering state-of-theart working environments alongside leisure and retail facilities. When fully completed, Wellington Place, which has been delivered by property developer and asset manager MEPC, will be the location for one in 10 jobs in central Leeds.

At the end of an unprecedented year of challenges for the building services industry, the importance of indoor air quality in the workplace has taken on added significance.

Thanks to Waterloo’s extensive range of diffusers, grilles and valves, it was possible to achieve the required superior standard of air distribution throughout the 7-floor, 378,000 sq. ft. building without compromising the desired aesthetics of the interior fittings.

Working with principal contractor Wates Group, Waterloo was chosen due to its ability to supply products that would accommodate the client’s preferred perforated ceiling tiles without any need for modification.

“Waterloo offered a professional service and brilliant support throughout the design stage of the build,” said Matt Bell, Project

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Engineer with Wates Group. “We were invited to develop the concealed grille solution at Waterloo’s integral testing facility, and they provided test reports to supplement the technical submission; this gave us confidence we were selecting the right product to meet the project requirements.

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fantastic. The products were delivered on time, manufactured to a high standard and ultimately we handed over the building to a happy client.”

After proposing several solutions, Waterloo’s Lay on Ceiling Tile Diffuser (LCT20) with a plenum box mount was selected by the client as the ideal product for the application. The LCT20 has been designed specifically for mounting directly onto the back of a clientsupplied 20% open area ceiling tile, using the perforations in the tile as the diffuser. For fitting, the LCT20 can be retained using double sided adhesive strip or by using edge clips. It is available in a range of sizes to suit specific flow ranges and can be duct or plenum mounted.

Another key product used for the project was the Waterloo Linear Fan Coil Diffuser (FCD) which provides continuous air distribution for fan coil or variable air volume applications. The blade profile of the FCD is specifically designed to produce throw characteristics with a high induction rate, so prompting

rapid mixing and diffusion within the room air. Quick release spring clips and safety cords allow for easy removal during installation and service access.

Other products used throughout the offices, toilets and kitchen areas of 7-8 Wellington Place include Plenum Boxes, Perforated and Flush Face Swirl Diffusers, Perforated Face Grilles, Exhaust Valves and Eggcrate Grilles.

Every element of the exceptional Wellington Place development has been designed with the wellbeing of the people who use it in mind, from the wide pedestrian boulevards and green spaces to the flow of daylight throughout the offices to the opportunities for social interaction.

The result is a unique complex of A Grade, ‘Excellent’ BREEAMrated office space with a range of environmentally friendly features that help businesses achieve their goals of improved sustainability, a reduced carbon footprint and a happier, more productive workforce.

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MAINTENANCE PACKAGES FOR YOUR SUSTAINABLE ROOF SOLUTION Given the investment made in incorporating a sustainable roof it is important that the system delivers its full life cycle potential of both commercial and environmental benefits. A well-managed and regular maintenance programme will ensure longevity of performance and economic and social return. As part of the maintenance service, Eco Green Roofs Ltd (EGR) will provide a free roof survey that will provide data including recommendations based on requirement - at no obligation.

Maintenance packages have been carried out successfully across a diverse range of clients across all sectors including housing, education, healthcare and commercial.

WE MAINTAIN ALL SUSTAINABLE ROOFS

MITIGATE RISK BY CHOOSING AN EXPERT

Available maintenance packages include:

For peace of mind:

• Green roofs including blanket, plug plant and seeds.

• Biodiverse roofs including blanket, plug plant and seeds, alongside any present wildlife habitats that encourage self-colonisation • Blue roof systems for rainwater management • Solar panels • Irrigation systems including de-commissioning prior to winter and re-commissioning in the spring

• Decades of experience of designing and installing sustainable roof solutions • Associated to leading health and safety bodies • Maintenance team encompasses fully trained and competent operatives • Take full responsibility and manage all risks • A ‘Guarantee of function’ is available on maintenance packages ensuring the roof achieves optimum environmental benefits and aesthetic qualities*

CONTACT US ABOUT YOUR ROOF TO DISCUSS RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE TO SUIT YOUR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION

W: www.egr.co.uk E: maintenance@egr.co.uk T: 01277 355705 *Dependent on the current condition of the roof.

Remedial works may need to be carried out before a guarantee is awarded.

June 2021

Diversity of capability helps EGR contribute towards new standards in office wellbeing

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flagship development to transform one of the capital’s busiest areas is setting new standards in productive working environments- in part helped

by Eco Green Roofs Ltd (EGR).

100 Liverpool Street is the focal point of the mixed-use redevelopment of Broadgate Campus by British Land and GIC designed by Hyland Edgar Driver (HED). The project, which involved demolishing half of the original building, offers 520,000 sq ft of retail and office space over a shopping mall that remained open throughout the construction process.

Excellence in sustainability has been at the heart of the multi-storey project, which has achieved BREEAM Outstanding, received Gold WELL certification for the shell and core, is has also been net zero carbon rated. Integral to the attainment has been the biodiverse roofing and landscaping, which EGR delivered for building envelope contractor Prater Ltd on behalf of Sir Robert McAlpine.

To HED’s detailed brief, on Level 10, EGR installed sedum blanket roofs in line with GRO Code best practice. The system was designed to conceal but not obstruct nor impair the functionality of the building maintenance unit (BMU) tracks running around the perimeter. EGR’s contribution on Level 11 features a series of bespoke designed planters with specifically tailored biodiverse soils and plants to encourage variety of wildlife species.

On Level 9, EGR built the green roofs up by installing its EGR Drainage Board 20mm thick as a base followed by, EGR Extensive Substrate and EGR Sedum Blanket vegetation. A comprehensive irrigation system was incorporated to ensure the installed sedum blankets flourish all year

round, specifically through the first establishment and during dry spells.

To retain the green roofs and prevent any impingement of the BMU tracks, EGR edged the sedum blankets with EGR 120mm Trim.

The site crane and scaffolding had been removed at the point of the green roof installation. This lack of access, combined with the precise configuration of the BMU tracks following the contours of the building, meant EGR had to hand distribute the materials from a hoist for the sedum green roofs.

The EGR team hand-shaped the drainage board on site to fit the narrow areas between the tracks, and finely adjust the substrate build-up to ensure adequate moisture retention for the narrow strips of green roof.

The trim retainers had to be fabricated to set radii, and adjustable to enable levelling to accommodate deflections created by the inverted waterproofing system.

On Level 11, EGR created a range of biodiverse areas on the terrace outside the building’s restaurant area.

Wildflower plugs and a wildflower blanket were formed in bespoke 300mm steel planters complimented by log piles and limestone piles. The original brief called for 6mm thick steel; however, build constraints meant by the time the area was constructed, all mechanical lifting had been removed from site making it physically impossible to raise such substantial components from ground to height . EGR used its technical expertise to design and fabricate a modular system that could be carried up and assembled in -situ, using 1.5mm gauge in a fin arrangement with a 6mm lip return that could slot together and mimic the original appearance.

Observed Steve Vincent, of EGR Major Projects, “It is a beautifully shaped,

curvaceous building, and therefore did not feature a single straight line on either the extensive green roof nor the terrace. We worked closely with Prater and the construction team to advise on the practicalities of meeting the exacting brief whilst facing a number of logistical challenges. The bespoke and challenging nature was a perfect fit for EGR.” Commented Stuart Whiting, Prater Technical Director, “EGR excelled itself in the support given during the tender process and through to project completion. It delivered consistent quality in delivery of service on site, all at a competitive price.”

Added Matthew Webster, Head of Sustainable & Smart Buildings, at British Land, “Given that people spend 90% of their time indoors, buildings are the foundation for our physical and mental wellbeing. Studies show that access to greenery and other natural elements boosts mental health and productivity. The built environment can, and should, be used as an instrument to improve health, happiness and productivity. British Land already achieves BREEAM Excellent on its major office schemes: 100 Liverpool Street was the exception. The project gave us a perfect opportunity to also test the WELLL Certification. EGR was crucial in helping us achieve both goals, demonstrating a balance of ability to meet the design brief and construction practicalities to deliver high quality, biodiverse and living roof solutions.”

To find out more information about EGR’s sustainable rooftop solutions visit: www.egr.co.uk

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